Today is the commemoration of St. Barnabas, Apostle.
Today's readings are Psalm 116.1-4, 16-19, Numbers 20.22-21.9, and Luke 20.45-21.19.
Our Psalm ties the Old Testament and Gospel passages together today. What do we offer to God? We give him thanksgiving and trust. We call on his name, looking to him in obedience and giving him honor. We see that Aaron's death outside of the land of promise is because of his failure to give God glory for his provision. We see that the people who die from the serpents in the wilderness are dying because of their mistrust in God. Those who live trust in God's provision of raising up a bronze serpent on a pole. They look, believe God will save them, and they live. In the Gospel portion today we see that the offerings made from a desire to trust in God, like the widow's offering, are acceptable, while the gifts people give trusting in themselves are not.
May we look to our Lord and live, trusting in him to provide all our needs.
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